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Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorPoverty and Hunger
12 Jan, 2026

Chhattisgarh, Puducherry cut TB deaths with cash, early nutrition support (4 to 5 times higher chance of mortality due to severe undernutrition: Studies), Pg14

Chhattisgarh and Puducherry combat TB deaths by prioritizing early nutritional support with cash transfers and food baskets for undernourished patients.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
11 Jan, 2026

Amid 10-min debate, slow going on gig workers: Laws await implementation, Pg10

Four states legislate gig worker protections, but implementation lags amid calls for social security and welfare benefits nationwide.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
11 Jan, 2026

SC: Consider 'Romeo-Juliet clause' to exempt 'genuine' adolescent relations, Pg10

Supreme Court urges Centre to consider 'Romeo-Juliet clause' in POCSO Act amid misuse concerns in adolescent relationships.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
11 Jan, 2026

Consider Romeo-Juliet clause in POCSO: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court urges 'Romeo-Juliet' clause in POCSO Act to shield genuine adolescent relationships from misuse and prevent unjust prosecution.

Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
10 Jan, 2026

The Phaltan case is also about a victim’s dignity, Pg6

Phaltan case highlights victim's dignity violation; questions raised on administrative failure and societal mindset despite legal safeguards for women.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
9 Jan, 2026

Is the 10-minute delivery model necessary?, Pg11

Gig workers' unions demand withdrawal of 10-minute delivery for safety; experts debate regulatory framework and social security amid evolving Labour Codes.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
9 Jan, 2026

Centre to launch new scheme to aid victims of road accidents soon, Pg1

Centre's new scheme offers ₹1.5 lakh cashless treatment for road accident victims and ₹25,000 award for Good Samaritans.

Inclusive GrowthDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
9 Jan, 2026

MGNREGA overhaul plugs gaps, keeps up with changing times, Pg11

MGNREGA revamped as VB-GRAM, aiming 125 workdays, productive asset creation, and Gram Panchayat empowerment for Viksit Bharat 2047.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
9 Jan, 2026

Exploitation is built into gig work, Pg11

Gig workers' exploitation persists due to classification loopholes; labor laws fail to protect them, demanding government intervention for recognition and rights.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
8 Jan, 2026

A 2026 wish for criticism that improves policy, protects reform, Pg9

Minister urges constructive criticism for policy improvement, highlighting India's progress in poverty reduction, financial inclusion, and infrastructure development.

Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security
8 Jan, 2026

Govt ‘not satisfied’ with X response on Grok AI, considering next steps, Pg11

Government rebukes X over Grok AI's objectionable content generation, demands stricter safeguards and technical explanations for non-consensual images.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
6 Jan, 2026

SC allows petitioner to approach Centre on timely revision of EPFO wage ceiling, Pg1

Supreme Court directs Centre to consider revising EPFO wage ceiling of ₹15,000, addressing concerns of worker exclusion from social security benefits.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorEducation SectorLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
6 Jan, 2026

Stepping in with Maoism in rapid retreat, Pg9

Maoist surrenders surge in Dandakaranya; government focuses on development, tribal rights, and rehabilitation to fill the void.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
6 Jan, 2026

To make the new law work, evaluate MGNREGA honestly, Pg12

MGNREGA's impact varies across states due to funding gaps and administrative issues, hindering its effectiveness as a safety net.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
5 Jan, 2026

High and dry, Pg6

Draft rules for gig workers' social security exclude wage and condition protections, sparking concerns over accessibility and structural insecurity.

Vulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
5 Jan, 2026

Mumbai cops: SC ruling on missing kids cases and incomplete data create panic, Pg8

SC ruling mandating kidnapping case registration for missing minors, coupled with incomplete data, triggers public panic in Mumbai.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
5 Jan, 2026

PM: India gearing up to host 2036 Olympics, Pg6

India bids for 2036 Olympics amidst sports reforms, infrastructure push, and athlete support schemes like TOPS and Khelo India.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
5 Jan, 2026

Going forward, much depends on states' room for spending, Pg10

States' fiscal deficit, welfare schemes, and capital spending are analyzed, highlighting the role of central government loans and Finance Commission recommendations.

Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable Sections
4 Jan, 2026

Where does India stand on acid attacks?, Pg12

India's acid attack crisis: Acquittals highlight justice system failures, call for stricter laws, and improved support for survivors.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
4 Jan, 2026

Challenges aplenty for rural, tribal, migrant groups in fighting TB: report, Pg9

Report reveals rural, tribal, and migrant groups face critical obstacles in TB care due to socio-economic disparities and limited healthcare access.

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